Mirbat

Once the capital of Dhofar, the town of Mirbat is now known primarily for fishing.

Understand
In ancient times Mirbat was the capital of Dhofar, with an income derived from the frankincense trade and from breeding Arabian horses. During the Dhofar Rebellion it was the site of the Battle of Mirbat in 1972. Today the town has a population of 15,000.

Get in
Mirbat is 70 km east of Salalah on Highway 49. The drive from Salalah Airport takes about an hour; microbuses from Salalah charge just RO 1 for the trip.

Do


The beach is beautiful but not good for swimming because of strong underwater currents.

Eat


For diners seeking a more upscale setting, the Kairaba Mirbat Resort operates four restaurants, one of them pool-side.

Sleep
There are excellent beaches for wild camping (no facilities) to the east and west of Mirbat; a 4WD is required to access the best locations.



Go next

 * Hasik small village
 * Salalah